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Tunstall Then & Now

Tunstall Then & Now

Tunstall is one of the youngest towns in the Potteries, and although it is not mentioned independently in the Domesday Book, it is believed to have been a part of Richard the forester's lands, centred on Thursfield. However, Tunstall Manor rose to power quickly and by the 16th

Stoke Then & Now

Stoke Then & Now

Stoke-upon-Trent, often referred to as simply Stoke has a long and rich history. Reaching as far back at least to the Romans and their road that ran from Deva (Chester) to Derventio (Derby) via Stoke. However, the modern town owes its growth and prosperity to the Industrial Revolution, which brought

Burslem Then & Now

Burslem Then & Now

Burslem, Stoke on Trent, is known as the 'Mother Town' of the Potteries. This small town has a rich history and heritage that dates back centuries. It was once a thriving industrial centre, with many pottery factories and coal mines. From its humble beginnings in the 17th century

Fenton Then & Now

Fenton Then & Now

Fenton is most certainly one of the most beautiful towns in Stoke-on-Trent. As a town that was usually forgotten, it flourished with a beautiful community and a stunning heritage. Both of which have managed to stand the test of time. After the success of the Hanley Then & Now post

Hanley Then vs Now

Hanley Then vs Now

This post is the first of a series that I am working on, of up-to-date then and now photographs. Stoke-on-Trent is ever-changing, but more so in recent years. So many of the old vs new photographs we see online or in books have moved on even since then. One of